Find the Right Hospice Care in Philadelphia County
This page compares hospice for Philadelphia County, which is the same place as the city of Philadelphia. About 47 hospices serve the county, including 11 nonprofits. One has a hospice house in the county. Say the neighborhood when you call. Center City, South Philadelphia, and the Northeast are different drives after dark. If the home is in Norristown, King of Prussia, or Chester, use that city's page. For a suburban address, start with Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, or Chester County.
We are a free, independent resource created by healthcare professionals to help Pennsylvania families navigate hospice and end-of-life decisions. We bring together hospice provider comparisons, Medicare quality data, our Hospice Education Center, and trusted community resources so families can better understand their options and take the next step with confidence.
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Showing 20 of 47 providers
Adoration Hospice - King of Prussia
King Of Prussia, PA
Willow Tree Hospice
Kennett Square, PA
Penn Medicine Hospice - Doylestown
Doylestown, PA
Gentiva - Blue Bell
Blue Bell, PA
Bayada Hospice - Reading
Reading, PA
(Family Experience)
(0)
Heartland Hospice - Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford, PA
Advantage Home Health and Hospice - Pottsville
Pottsville, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Exton
Exton, PA
Caring Hospice Services - Fort Washington
Fort Washington, PA
Main Line Health Hospice - Radnor
Radnor, PA
Vitality Hospice and Palliative Care
Langhorne, PA
Chandler Hall Health Services
Newtown, PA
(Family Experience)
(73)
Suncrest Hospice - Philadelphia
Plymouth Meeting, PA
(Family Experience)
(15)
Bayada Hospice - Newtown Square
Newtown Square, PA
(Family Experience)
(1)
Holisticare Hospice
Wayne, PA
Redeemer Health Hospice
Philadelphia, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Waterford
Waterford, PA
Ascend Hospice
North Wales, PA
(Family Experience)
(19)
Penn Medicine Hospice - Bala Cynwyd
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Bensalem
Bensalem, PA
27 more providers available
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving Philadelphia County. The office might be elsewhere in Pennsylvania — that is common. When you call, share your loved one’s address so the team can confirm they can come to you. FindHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for Philadelphia County families
Families across Philadelphia County often discover that choosing a hospice is only one part of the journey. Questions about funeral arrangements, cremation, estate planning, elder law, probate, advance directives, veterans’ benefits, and other important decisions frequently arise at the same time.
Placements are limited and selective — we review applications and only accept organizations that meet our standards for this section. Listings are paid advertising, not recommendations or endorsements. Families review the information and choose professionals for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospices in Philadelphia County
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in Philadelphia County?
No. A hospital or physician can share names they work with often. You may still compare any Medicare-certified hospice that will come to the patient’s address. Calling for information does not enroll you.
Should we contact more than one hospice about Philadelphia County?
Yes. Compare who covers the exact address, how soon a nurse can get there, and who answers after hours. A referral is a starting point, not a requirement to use one brand.
Can hospice care be provided at home in Philadelphia County?
Yes. Most hospice care happens where the patient already lives — a house or apartment, or assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. Ask the team to confirm that specific address, not only the city or county name.
How quickly can hospice start in Philadelphia County?
When hospice is medically appropriate, many teams begin within about 24–48 hours, and some can start the same day when staffing allows. Ask who comes first and how a night call is handled. Then verify by phone.
Is Philadelphia County bigger than the city?
No. The city and the county are the same. The suburbs are other counties with their own pages.
Is Abington Hospital in Philadelphia County?
No. Jefferson Abington Hospital is in Abington, in Montgomery County.
Hospice Care in Philadelphia County
Finding hospice care in Philadelphia County
One county, many hospitals, and a street that still has to be named. FindHospices.com is free for families.
What families often compare across the county
When you call, ask about:
- Whether the team covers the exact address, not only the city or county name
- Who would come after hours, and how long that usually takes
- What happens if symptoms cannot be managed at home
- Medicare quality and family-experience information on each profile
Where hospice care happens in Philadelphia County
Most hospice in Philadelphia happens in the house, apartment, or care facility where the person already lives. A short stay somewhere with a nurse through the night is for symptoms that cannot be managed at home. Ask which bed they would use from that neighborhood, and who answers overnight.
Local considerations for Philadelphia County families
Say the neighborhood. University City, South Philadelphia, the Northeast, and Fox Chase are not one night. Jefferson Abington Hospital is in Abington, in Montgomery County, not in Fox Chase.
A discharge from a city hospital can still end in Norristown, King of Prussia, Chester, or another suburb. Open that city's page. A team that covers Center City has to say whether they will cross the city after midnight.
When you are comparing, it often helps to:
- The county and the city are the same place
- Penn, Jefferson, Temple, and Torresdale are different campuses
- Fox Chase is inside the city and has its own page
- The suburban counties are different lists
This page is the county-wide list for Philadelphia County. Use a city page when you already know the community, or Greater Philadelphia only to scan the wider region.
Where to start
Use the patient’s exact address, then open a tighter page if the home is in Philadelphia, Fox Chase, Chestnut Hill, Greater Philadelphia, Norristown, King of Prussia, Chester, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, Chester County.